Online schools
A Online school (or cyber high school) is a high school on the internet. It teaches students over the Internet. It means that a high school student has the option of receiving their education at home.
Locations
In the United States, 38 states have some form of Online school, according to CBS News.[1] These schools often include giving a computer, internet connection, textbooks and Online school software.
Teachers
Online school teachers are sometimes able to work from home,[2] depending upon the state's cyber curriculum. If the state is against the idea, then the tutor has to go at a special location to be able to teach.
Purpose
Online school appeals to all students but works especially well for those students with needs that cannot be met in a traditional classroom, such as students who are ill, homebound students, students who travel, or special education students.[3]
Online Schools Media
A staged example of an online classroom using Jitsi. The teacher is sharing their screen.
Number of Students Taking Distance Courses by Level (2012-2015)
Percentage of Students Taking Distance Courses (2012-2015)
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References
- ↑ CBS News. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
- ↑ New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
- ↑ National Education Association. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
